Wear anything on your bike.

Cycling shorts that can be worn comfortably as underwear—that's how we'd describe the Gore Bike Wear Women's Base Layer Shorts. Designed to be worn under pants or shorts, they can come in handy when a short errand trip turns into an impromptu training ride. Or when you're commuting to class but don't really want to sit at your desk in a racing kit. Bottom line is that they'll keep you in inconspicuous comfort anywhere you decide to ride.

The Women's Base Layer Shorts are made of a thin and soft polypropylene/elastane blend that wicks sweat away from your skin to the outer layer of the fabric, where it can evaporate. The 9% elastane in these shorts makes them stretchy, but not overly compressive. The Contest Lady seat pad is elastic, so it moves with you, and it's designed to provide comfort over short to medium routes. Variable-density padding provides more cushioning where you need it the most.

The elastic waistband is brushed on the inside for comfort. The few seams on the Base Layer Boxers are flat-locked to minimize abrasion, and the back is cut high so that they don't slip below your outer pants or shorts. The Gore Bike Wear Women's Base Layer Shorts come in sizes X-Small through XX-Large. They're available in Black or White.

Contest Lade chamois offers comfort and support on short- to medium-distance rides

Elastic waistband is brushed on the inside for wicking comfort

High-cut back won't let breezes in when you're in the drops

Flat-lock seams minimize chafing

Soft polypropylene/elastane blend

Contest Lady chamois

Smooth flat-lock seams

Elastic waistband that is brushed on the inside

Tech Specs

Chamois:

Contest Lady

Material:

polypropylene elastane blend

Fit:

form-fitting

Recommended Use:

cycling

Manufacturer Warranty:

1 year

Size chart

GORE Bike Wear & Running Wear

Women's

XS

S

M

L

XL

XXL

34

36

38

40

42

44

Chest

30.25 - 31.5in(77 - 80cm)

32 - 33in(81 - 84cm)

33.5 - 34.75in(85 - 88cm)

35 - 36.25in(89 - 92cm)

36.5 - 37.75in(93 - 96cm)

38 - 39in(97 - 100cm)

Arm Length

28in(71cm)

28.5in(72cm)

28.75in(73cm)

29in(74cm)

29.5in(75cm)

30in(76cm)

Waist

24 - 25.25in(61 - 64cm)

25.5 - 26.75in(65 - 68cm)

27 - 28.25in(69 - 72cm)

28.75 - 30in(73 - 76cm)

30.25 - 31.5in(77 - 80cm)

32 - 33in(81 - 84cm)

Hip

34 - 35in(86 - 89cm)

35.5 - 36.75in(90 - 93cm)

37 - 38in(94 - 97cm)

38.5 - 39.75in(98 - 101cm)

40 - 41.25in(102 - 105cm)

41.75 - 43in(106 - 109cm)

Inseam

31.5in(80cm)

31.5in(80cm)

31.5in(80cm)

31.5in(80cm)

31.5in(80cm)

31.5in(80cm)

How to Measure:

For best results, take measurements over your underwear.

Chest:

Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.

Arm Length:

Measure from the center of your back to your wrist with arms held out.

Waist:

Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.

Hip:

Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs.

Inseam:

Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.

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Are these a practical choice for someone who is short-waisted? I have a wonderful Novara cycling skirt that I love, only issue I have is that it comes up to my armpits! Okay, slight exaggeration, but my armpits and natural waist are not too far from each other. Anyone with any knowledge on this subject? P.s. I am 5 foot 6 inches and weigh 120 lbs. the Novara skirt to which I refer is a size small.